Disconcerting crunching sounds as you walk up hills. Unpredictable swelling that makes it uncomfortable to move. Chronic pains that leave you laid up and reliant on ice packs and pain medications. Knee pain is, without a doubt, one of the most common and painful conditions an adult can go through. It can affect every aspect of your daily life, from picking up the kids from soccer practice to staying on a regular workout routine so you can remain healthy and active.
If you're suffering from knee pain, you're not alone - the American Academy of Family Physicians tells us that almost 25% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of knee pain. In fact, diagnosed knee pain has risen almost 65% over the last couple of decades, adding up to nearly four million visits to primary care doctors annually. That's a lot of chronic knee pain that needs to be addressed.
Unfortunately, many doctors recommend prescription pain pills and invasive surgeries as knee pain treatments instead of non-invasive alternatives. But if you're looking for a way to avoid the need for a knee replacement and pain pills, there's good news to share. QC Kinetix's regenerative medicine in Clarksville, TN, is an all-natural, effective way to help heal prevalent issues like knee arthritis and knee pain without painful surgeries or long recovery times.
Whether you have been fighting through osteoarthritis for years or you've only recently suffered a knee injury, you're probably wondering how regenerative medicine for knee pain works. Regenerative medicine is a revolutionary field of medical science that taps into the body's innate ability to heal and renew itself.
Its main objective is to restore the function and structure of damaged or diseased tissues and organs by either boosting the body's own repair mechanisms or creating new healthy cells to replace the sick ones. For instance, in regenerative ophthalmology, doctors are using retinal progenitor cells to replace damaged retinal cells and combat some causes of blindness.
Regenerative medicine aims to provide a viable alternative to conventional treatments that often involve invasive procedures or long-term medication use. These treatments can cause significant pain and harm to the patient, leading to complications, excessive scarring, and drug dependency. In contrast, regenerative medicine seeks to treat degenerative diseases, injuries, and age-related deterioration by activating the body's natural healing processes and prioritizing the body's inherent capabilities.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain can provide a long list of benefits for men and women who deal with daily pain and discomfort. Some of the symptoms that knee pain can help reduce may include the following:
The benefits of regenerative medicine have been proven through numerous scientific studies and clinical trials. Patients who have undergone regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell treatment have reported substantial relief from chronic pain, according to a study published in The Journal of Pain Research.
Today, regenerative medicine treatments are being pursued by prestigious institutions like Harvard and the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the National Institute of Health recognizes the field of regenerative medicine as holding great promise for treating and even curing various injuries and diseases.
Regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, maintain strict oversight of regenerative therapies to ensure they adhere to high safety and efficacy standards. Additionally, professional organizations such as the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) promote ethical practices and ongoing advancements in the field of regenerative medicine.
The benefits of regenerative therapies for issues like knee pain are both promising and exciting, and can alleviate symptoms without:
The knee joint is made up of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Bursae, which are small sacs filled with fluid, help cushion the moving parts of the knee and prevent friction. Knee pain can occur due to various reasons like injury, aging, repeated stress, wear and tear on the joint, or inflammation of the bursa. Knee bursitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the bursae and leads people to seek knee pain treatments.
Sports activities are a common cause of knee injury as they exert tremendous force on the knee joint. Although the knee can usually handle this stress, it can also cause painful injuries. Some athletes may need knee surgery to repair the damage, while others may delay surgery for years until arthritis develops due to the injury and becomes unbearable. The same goes for average men and women whose minor sprains eventually lead to osteoarthritis and other issues. Fortunately for both parties, regenerative medicine in Clarksville, TN represents a more cost-effective, non-surgical solution for knee pain.
Because of the knee joint's complexity, it is susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common knee injuries include the following:
Degeneration and inflammation can impact the knees with chronic and debilitating pain, as seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Surgery may be used in severe cases, but for many, finding ways to manage the pain is the only option. However, there is hope in regenerative knee pain therapy, which can provide authentic pain relief, enhance mobility, and lead to a more active lifestyle. Contact QC Kinetix today to learn more about our revolutionary regenerative medicines for knee pain.
Severe pain in the knee may result from the patella ( the kneecap), the connecting thigh bone, or one of the shin bones being fractured. Such fractures are usually caused by abrupt, high-energy impacts like falls from high altitudes or car accidents. The usual treatment for these injuries is to physically reset the broken bone. In some cases, plasma-rich growth factors can be used to help speed up the healing process associated with fractures.
Excessive strain on the knee tendons through activities such as running, jumping, or cycling can result in the tendons becoming inflamed (tendonitis). While rest, ice, knee brace compression, and elevation are commonly used to treat tendonitis, there are other non-surgical and proactive options available for knee pain treatment in Clarksville, TN.
When the bones in the knee shift out of place due to a traumatic fall, twisting of the knee, or high-impact collisions, it causes an injury called dislocation. It is essential to put the dislocated knee back into place, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Injuries to the knee can result in the tearing of the cartilage or meniscus, which serves as a cushioning pad and shock absorber. Although conventional treatment options are restricted to wearing braces or undergoing surgery, regenerative knee pain therapy can be a promising solution for this type of injury.
When the ligaments or tendons in the knee are overstretched or torn, it can result in a knee sprain or strain. This kind of injury is usually caused by sudden twists and can be quite painful. It often results in swelling and makes it difficult to walk. To help alleviate the pain, it's recommended to apply ice, elevate the knee, and rest. Another option for treatment is regenerative knee pain therapy.
Our non-surgical knee pain treatments can resolve your pain and restore your mobility, so it's worth exploring your options with us. During your Request Appointment, we will assess your current condition and needs with the utmost care and consideration. We understand the impact of pain, and we don't want to prolong your discomfort with ineffective treatments.
If we determine that surgery is the best option for you, we will advise you accordingly to avoid any delays in your recovery. However, if we believe that our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good fit for your needs, we will discuss your options with you in detail.
If you're under the impression that a total knee replacement is the only answer to your knee pain problems, think carefully about these potential downfalls first:
When people experience chronic knee pain, they often turn to knee replacement surgery as a solution. However, there are cases where the surgery can actually exacerbate the pain. Research has revealed that a substantial number of patients experience mild pain after the procedure, while others suffer from pain that is either equal to or more intense than their previous chronic knee pain. In some cases, patients have reported that their pain worsens even years after having undergone knee replacement surgery.
Reports suggest that those who are above 60 years old are at a greater risk of experiencing a heart attack after undergoing surgery. But why? The truth is that the stress and trauma that come with knee replacement surgery can be quite intense, which leads to an increased possibility of heart attacks. If you have heart disease, have had a heart attack, have a history of heart disease in your family, or are over the age of 60, it might be time to consider regenerative medicine.
After undergoing knee replacement surgery, there is a risk of wear particles causing harm to your body. These particles are small fragments of plastic, metal, or ceramic that break off from the replaced joint and can cause irritation to the surrounding tissue. In some cases, wear particles can even enter your bloodstream and lead to metal toxicity or the formation of pseudotumors at a genetic level.
Maintaining strong and healthy knees is essential for everyday activities such as walking, running, standing, or even just getting up from a seated position. Unfortunately, knee pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like bathing or dressing oneself.
Furthermore, it can prevent people from participating in enjoyable activities like hiking, biking, or gardening. It can even keep them from getting a good night's rest. Although knee surgery is a painful and extensive process, regenerative knee pain therapies can often provide relief without the need for surgery. These non-surgical treatments are accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking relief from knee pain.
At QC Kinetix, we offer patients several regenerative medicine options to help treat and ultimately eliminate knee pain symptoms. Some of the most popular therapies our patients choose to help with knee pain like osteoarthritis include the following:
You can think of plasma therapy as preparation for the other regenerative treatments we use to treat knee pain. As part of a non-surgical regeneration plan, plasma contains incredible growth healing factors that can help decrease inflammation in your knees and across your body. Once inflammation goes down, your pain is reduced, and you become more receptive to additional forms of regenerative medicine in Clarksville, TN.
Research indicates that A2M has the ability to alleviate knee pain by disabling particular enzymes that have the potential to deteriorate cartilage cells. When the cells in the cartilage of the knee begin to break down, the bones that combine to form the knee joint are subjected to greater friction during movement, leading to the inflammation of tissues and irritation of nerves.
BMAC is a concentration of regenerative cells obtained from the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones, called your marrow. Marrow is often found in areas such as the hips or pelvic bone. These specialized cells can replicate themselves into various types of tissues and promote tissue growth, boosting the body's natural healing abilities to speed up the healing process. By allowing your treatment area to heal naturally and more rapidly, you can find relief from knee pain quickly and more effectively.
In order for the body to heal an injury, it requires blood flow to provide the necessary cells and nutrients. Unfortunately, certain areas within the body have limited blood flow, making it more challenging to heal when injured. This is particularly true when it comes to the meniscus and cartilage in your knees, which have poor blood flow. So, how can you enhance the healing potential of tissues with inadequate blood flow? One option is to utilize PRP, which involves injecting concentrated platelets that contain high volumes of growth factors and proteins. This signals and drives the body's natural healing responses. When used as part of a personalized non-surgical regeneration plan by QC Kinetix, PRP therapy is often an MVP in regenerative medicine treatments.
Many of the physicians and regenerative health providers at QC Kinetix have a background in sports medicine, where they worked with professional athletes to mend broken bones and repair torn ligaments and tendons. It can be incredibly fulfilling to help these individuals recover, but unfortunately, many people - not just athletes - are eager to return to their activities before they have fully healed from surgery. This can be problematic because surgery can often cause more harm than good, leading to a long and painful recovery period.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain takes a different approach by tapping into your body's own healing and repair abilities to address knee pain and damage. During your free consultation, we will assess your current condition and needs and recommend the best course of recovery for your unique body. We prioritize effective treatments and minimizing pain, so if surgery is the best option, we will let you know upfront. However, if our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good match for your needs, we will explain your options in detail, so you can get relief as soon as possible.
If you're sick and tired of your knees holding you back on a daily basis, it's time to reduce your pain and reclaim your mobility. Contact QC Kinetix today to take the first step toward reclaiming your life.
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Rossview High boys’ basketball team traveled to Northeast High School to take on a newfound rival, the Kirkwood High Cobras, in the district 13-4A championship game.While the young Kirkwood High team battled in the program’s first ever district championship game, Rossview’s experience and defensive intensity made the difference in an 89-69 win, claiming their second-straight district championship....
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Rossview High boys’ basketball team traveled to Northeast High School to take on a newfound rival, the Kirkwood High Cobras, in the district 13-4A championship game.
While the young Kirkwood High team battled in the program’s first ever district championship game, Rossview’s experience and defensive intensity made the difference in an 89-69 win, claiming their second-straight district championship.
Rossview High came out of the gate like a team on a mission, they were able to jump out to a 15-point lead early on due to their defensive capabilities and transition offense.
“This class has been in the district championship all four years they’ve been here; they’ve been through battles like this,” said Rossview head coach Johnny Jackson. “Our guys took on the challenge of a really talented Kirkwood team and defensively we locked in.”
Despite a 45-23 halftime lead for Rossview High, the Kirkwood Cobras continued to fight their way back into the game. Every time it seemed like the Hawks were going to run away with the game, Kirkwood would gain some momentum back, powered by Prophet Basden’s 16 points and Armani Smith’s 15 points.
“I’m super proud of their fight, this groups’s not going to lay down,” said Kirkwood head coach John Stigall. “That’s the most talented team we’ve played, and they’re a tough team to cover. It didn’t work out tonight, that’s what it is and that’s what we have to learn from.”
Rossview’s star of the game was Jacob Edwards, who finished the contest with 32 points, along with a number of rebounds. Edwards said he will celebrate tonight, but he’s looking at the bigger picture.
“It feels great, I’ve never had a coach like Coach Jackson who lets me score like that,” said Edwards. “The big picture is now, it’s win or go home. We know we can play with anybody, and our ultimate goal is to play at MTSU.”
Top Scorers:
Rossview High: Jacob Edwards – 32 points; Quamond Linsey – 17 points; Cam Ward – 17 points; Landon Hankemeier – 13 points; Jiyair Rose – 6 points; Jay yip – 2 points; Maksim Idzi – 2 points.
Kirkwood High: Prophet Basden – 16 points; Armani Smith – 15 points; Bryce Garnett – 13 points; Chance Austin – 7 points; Tae Clardy – 6 points; Linkoln Schwass – 6 points; Taetum Carney – 4 points; Temi Onilenla – 2 points.
The All 13-4A District and Tournament teams were announced following the game:
All-District Team
All-Tournament Team:
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic recently wrapped up a free two-week program aimed at treating individuals with aphasia, a language disorder that disrupts the ability to understand or express speech, and the experience proved life-changing for clients like Kim Dettwiller Burton.Burton, the president and owner of the public relations company Team Strateg...
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic recently wrapped up a free two-week program aimed at treating individuals with aphasia, a language disorder that disrupts the ability to understand or express speech, and the experience proved life-changing for clients like Kim Dettwiller Burton.
Burton, the president and owner of the public relations company Team Strategies, LLC, was diagnosed with aphasia following a stroke two years ago, and it directly impacted the communication skills she uses to succeed in her career.
However, the Clarksville Conversation Care – Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (CCC-ICAP) offered intensive treatment that helped Burton regain her self-assurance as a speaker, and she publicly introduced a photography exhibit that capped off the program on February 2nd.
“The program has given me my confidence back when it comes to speaking and writing the words I need to use to communicate,” she said. “When you have a stroke, you become more guarded about being public because you feel challenged with your ability to speak. It also wears you out, you’re tired. This program gives you the tools to help and challenges you to get better in the process.”
Three clients and their loved ones took part in the CCC-ICAP, which was funded through a Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation grant. The program’s structure was based on emerging studies that suggest short-term intensive treatment can provide lasting benefits for aphasia patients, and provided 31 hours of treatment over two weeks as compared to the traditional one hour per week.
“The comprehensive aspect of the program is designed to maximize functional communication by encouraging persons with chronic aphasia to use all communication means they have at their disposal,” said Dr. Kelly Kleinhans, associate professor and program director for Austin Peay State University’s Master of Speech-Language-Pathology (MSLP) program. “It is comprised of individualized treatment plans to focus on language interventions and quality of life for all those affected by aphasia. ICAPs are important because typically rehabilitation for persons with aphasia is exclusively in the acute stage post-stroke.”
Austin Peay State University’s clinic provided a combination of individualized and group therapy sessions, family support groups, and hands-on experience with assistive technologies. Along the way, clients learned photography skills and created a public exhibition hosted on February 2nd in the Trahern Building that allowed them to share their stories with the community.
“The big missing piece with persons with chronic aphasia is that they often don’t get the full range of participation in their social roles that they did before the onset of the aphasia,” Kleinhans said. “The photo exhibit was an opportunity for them to talk about authentic things and meaningful experiences, how aphasia has affected their lives and how they manage.”
According to Kleinhans, the idea came from a participatory research methodology that has allowed other marginalized groups to document their lived experiences through photographs and interviews in group settings.
“It seemed like a logical extension to apply the concept to persons living with aphasia,” she said. “There is a small body of literature on using this approach with individuals who have had a stroke, so we adapted it for the CCC-ICAP … [and] it enabled participants to share their trials and victories. We even had a photographer come in and teach them a little bit about taking pictures to ease any concerns about taking photographs.”
Dr. Becky Glass, a retired professor of exercise physiology who taught at Austin Peay State University for 32 years, used her exhibit to showcase her outdoor lifestyle and help people understand how primary progressive aphasia impacts her speech. While she can understand what others are saying as well as she did before her diagnosis, she has difficulty expressing her own thoughts.
“[In one of my photos], there’s a bucket,” she said. “When you see the bucket, when I talk to someone, I want to get it out. I used to be a teacher – when I start talking, I want to say the words right. With the bucket, it was raining outside, and water was coming down. That bucket holds the words I want to say, but it’s hard to get it out.”
Emili Dyce, a graduate student in the MSLP program, worked closely with Dr. Glass during the CCC-ICAP, supervising one-on-one therapy sessions from credentialed faculty.
“I saw tremendous improvement, and I’m so proud of her,” she said. “It’s amazing to be able to look at her now and watch her fluently explain all the photographs she has taken throughout the course to these people who are coming in to visit.”
Dyce said the program also gave her and her classmates valuable clinical experience and helped them to better understand aphasia.
“This definitely helped me learn a lot, and I feel like it gave me a more hands-on experience than reading a book and having to figure it out,” she said. “We also learned about the statistics of people who know what aphasia is, and it’s around 8.8%. I think this was a great opportunity to bring awareness to the condition, and I would like for the public to learn more and educate themselves on what it is.”
Shelby Koonce, another graduate student in the MSLP program, organized the photo exhibit to spread awareness of aphasia within the community while leading group therapy sessions and family support groups throughout the CCC-ICAP.
“Aphasia is an experience that a lot of people don’t understand, so for the caregivers to be able to come together and relate to each other was really beneficial,” she said. “In the group for the clients, we were also able to help them communicate with each other in really unique ways. We used whiteboards, gestures and slowed speech to help get the message to people because input and output can be challenging.”
The clients’ efforts paid off, and by the time the program wrapped up, they were eager to use the techniques they had learned to meet new people and talk about their photographs.
“It was amazing to see how much more confidence they had when communicating with others and how they learned skills with their individual therapists that have translated into group settings,” Koonce said. “I’ve seen them using those skills today in the gallery as well … the turnout has been great to see, and I think the clients are really enjoying getting to tell people about things that are meaningful to them.”
Jim Dunn, a retired businessman who founded Dunn Insurance, Inc., filled his exhibition space with photos of his wife Pat and children Jim, David and Dana. The images captured everything from board games and family get-togethers to a night out at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
Dunn, whose aphasia affects his ability to understand language and form sentences, said he appreciated the chance to meet others who have been diagnosed with the condition and work on his communication skills.
“I’m not [totally] there, but I’m better, yes, from the school,” he said. “The fact is we can know that people are like me. Speech is straight, and through the brain is a little spot that’s bad … but a lot in my brain is still there. And we’re going to the future.”
Austin Peay State University’s Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic is planning another ICAP this summer and hopes to offer them once a year moving forward, based on the inaugural program’s success.
“Anecdotally, you can see that the clients’ confidence in their own ability to communicate increased tremendously,” said Jennifer Brandon, clinical education coordinator and clinical assistant professor for the MSLP program. “It exceeded my expectations for what we were able to do. The students learned so much, the clients benefited tremendously and everyone had a wonderful time.”
For more information on the APSU Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic or to sign up for a future program, call Brandon at 931.221.1623.
Saturday's contest between the Lipscomb Bisons (17-11, 8-5 ASUN) and Austin Peay Governors (15-13, 8-5 ASUN) squaring off at F&M Bank Arena has a projected final score of 76-75 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Lipscomb, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 5:15 PM ET ET on February 24.The matchup has no set line.Watch live colleg...
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Clarksville, TN – Suddenly and squarely on the national radar, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team begins a four-game homestand when it hosts Maryland Eastern Shore in a three-game series, Friday-Sunday, on Joe Maynard Field at Raymond C. Hand Park.The Governors and Hawks open the series with a Friday 5:00pm game before outings on Saturday and Sunday at noon.Jaco...
Clarksville, TN – Suddenly and squarely on the national radar, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team begins a four-game homestand when it hosts Maryland Eastern Shore in a three-game series, Friday-Sunday, on Joe Maynard Field at Raymond C. Hand Park.
The Governors and Hawks open the series with a Friday 5:00pm game before outings on Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Jacob Weaver was Austin Peay State University’s Opening Day starter and made his ninth consecutive start (dating back to last season); he struck out six batters in his five-inning outing but allowed five runs in a game APSU lost 6-5, leaving him with no decision.
Andrew Devine became the first APSU Govs pitcher with a win in 2024 courtesy of a five-inning outing against Western Illinois and 18 runs of offensive support. He entered the season as one of 11 pitching newcomers and had not started a game since the 2022 season.
Adam Walker is penciled in to make his first start as a Governor in Sunday’s series finale. He did not appear during the Govs Week 1 action. Walker last appeared on the mound on March 30th, 2023, when Oklahoma faced Stanford.
Austin Peay State University center fielder John Bay has a hit in the season’s first five games, with eight of his 10 hits going for extra bases. He hit his Division I leading sixth double at Mississippi State on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Harrison Brown snapped a two-game hitless streak with an emphatic 3-for-5 outing at Mississippi State. After singling in the ninth, he scored the go-ahead run on catcher Trevor Conley’s two-out double.
Infielder Jaden Brown started Games 1 and 3 of the Western Illinois series at second base but got off to a slow start at the plate (0-for-5).
APSU catcher Trevor Conley’s two-out ninth-inning double provided the game-winning RBI against MSU on Wednesday. It capped a 3-for-3 day at the plate, including a solo home run in the eighth inning to close the deficit to one run.
Catcher Gus Freeman started Games 1 and 3 of the WIU series behind the plate. After a hitless season opener, he rebounded with a 1-for-2 outing that included an RBI double and an RBI walk.
Shortstop Jon Jon Gazdar brings a five-game hit streak into the weekend, including four straight multi-hit games. He provided all three RBI in the Govs’ 3-2 Tuesday victory against MSU and went 5-for-9 with four RBI in the MSU series.
Austin Peay State University right fielder Clayton Gray also has a hit in all five games of 2024. He was 4-for-9 at Mississippi State, including a two-run double in the ninth inning that provided vital insurance runs in the 13-10 come-from-behind win.
Infielder Andres Matias has started at third base in the Govs’ last three games. He is 1-for-9 at the plate but walked and scored the Govs’ first run in Wednesday’s victory.
Lyle Miller-Green, the ASUN Preseason Player of the Year, drove in the Govs’ first two runs of Wednesday’s win with a third-inning single. He then belted his fourth homer of 2024 in the fifth inning. LMG is second in Division I with four home runs after the season’s first full week.
Justin Olson started at first base in both Mississippi State games. He reached via hit-by-pitch and scored on Gazdar’s home run in Game 1 of the pair. Olson added a first-inning single – the Govs’ first hit – in Game 2.
APSU infielder Paris Pridgen used his speed effectively in Game 3 of the WIU series. In his lone at-bat, he reached on a bunt attempt with two out in the eighth inning and advanced to third after a throwing error. He eventually scored the game-winning run on John Bay’s double.
Infielder Brody Szako’s pinch-hit two-run home run kickstarted the Gov’s late-inning rally in Wednesday’s win. He had just one hit but earned a 10-pitch walk in the ninth and later scored as the Govs extended their lead to 13-10.
Infielder Ambren Voitik was APSU’s starting second baseman in both games of the Mississippi State series. He was 1-for-4 in Game 2 of the series, but his line-drive sac fly in the ninth provided the game-tying RBI – his fourth game with an RBI this season.
Infielder Mateo Hernandez and outfielder Nathan Barksdale have been part of the Govs’ “Hands Team,” each entering the game with the APSU Govs leading late. Hernandez has three appearances at second base, while Barksdale has three appearances in right field.
Austin Peay State University completed its second all-time midweek sweep against Mississippi State on Tuesday and Wednesday. The APSU Govs led wire-to-wire in a 3-2 Tuesday win that featured a three RBI day by shortstop Jon Jon Gazdar.
Wednesday was a different story as MSU led by scores of 5-0 and 10-5 before APSU scored the game’s final eight runs, including three in the eighth and four in the ninth, to win 13-10. This season’s midweek sweep joins the 2007 Govs, which swept the Bulldogs in a two-game midweek set in Clarksville.
Pitcher/outfielder Lyle Miller-Green entered the year as the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Sun Conference’s Player of the Year honor. The league’s head coaches and D1Baseball.com tapped him for the preseason honor in early February.
In addition, outfielder Clayton Gray was named to the Preseason All-ASUN team by the league’s coaches. The coaches picked Austin Peay State University to finish sixth in the league’s preseason poll.
Jon Jon Gazdar may not have earned a spot on the Preseason All-ASUN team, but the shortstop did not go without recognition. D1Baseball.com listed the Walnut Creek, California product among its Top 50 shortstops nationally – the only ASUN shortstop listed.
Miller-Green (No. 83) and Gray (No. 90) also were listed on the website’s Top 100 Outfielder list.
Maryland Eastern Shore is under first-year head coach Danny Acosta who took over in August 2023. Prior to joining the Hawks, Acosta spent three seasons as the head coach at Iowa Lakes Community College where he compiled a 22-133 record.
The Hawks are in their second season as an associate member of the Northeast Conference. Before the 2023 season, the NEC and MEAC announced a partnership where MEAC schools playing baseball, men’s golf, and women’s golf would join the NEC as associate members to help that league maintain its automatic bid in those respective NCAA championships.
UMES was picked to finish ninth in the 12-team NEC this season, tied with Le Moyne. The Hawks finished 2023 tied for sixth with a 14-16 league mark while posting an 18-35 overall record… The Hawks opened the 2024 season at CAA-member North Carolina A&T, dropping all three games of the series.
Outfielder Derrick Mayes II led the offense with a 4-for-12 weekend, including a 3-for-4 outing in the finale that included a solo home run/ On the mound, UMES’ starting rotation combined for 13.1 innings of work and a 4.73 ERA. Right-hander Joe Kelley was UMES’ Opening Day starter and went six innings and left with the game tied, 2-2, before NCAT won 5-2..
The Series: First Meeting.
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EXPIRED RULES: Beginning on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at 12 pm through Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at 11:59P, readers will have the chance to register to win 4 tickets to the APSU’s Men’s and Women’s Doubleheader basketball game at F&M Bank Area, 101 Main St., Clarksville, TN 37043, February 24th, 2024. The winners will be chosen at random through Aptivada on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, before 5pm. The first 20 entries will be chosen as winners on ClarksvilleNow.com. The first 20 entries will be chosen as winners and will receive to 4 tickets to the APSU’s Men’s and Women’s Doubleheader basketball game basketball game at F&M Bank Area, 101 Main St., Clarksville, TN 37043, February 24th, 2024.
One online entry per person, per day. Readers may have a total number of 1 registration over the entire contest. Readers are required to provide their first and last name, date of birth, phone number, and email address in the online registration to be considered a complete registration. Submitting more than one entry per person, each day will invalidate all entries by that contestant for that day. Any entry submitted on behalf of another individual or using another person’s email address or name will be disqualified and ineligible to claim any prize.
Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than the stated number of entries allowed by using same, multiple/different email addresses, identities, or any other methods void that participant’s entries, and that participant may be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any on-line registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the registrant and he/she must be eligible according to these Official Rules. No mechanically reproduced or automated entries permitted. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification and all such entries will be deemed void.
Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Winners will be responsible for state and federal taxes.
The winners will be contacted by phone or email and will have 24 hours to accept their prize and. Tickets available for pick up at 1640 Old Russellville Pike Clarksville, TN 37043.
Winners will need to follow all COVID guidelines and protocols put in place by the event organizer.
Rules available at www.clarksvillenow.com.
Five Star Media contests are open to those 18 or older have not won anything on Five Star Media in the past 30 days or any prize valued at $600 or more in the past 6 months. Only one winner per household is permitted within 30 days after a household has a winner. Any prize awarded to an ineligible listener will be deemed null and void, and an alternate eligible winner may be named.
Employees of Five Star Media, SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, and its ultimate parent company, Saga Communications, Inc., their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees and immediate families of each, and employees of all media of mass communication within a one-hundred-mile radius of the Five Star Media main studio are not eligible to win any contest. Immediate family includes the spouse, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of the employee and his/her spouse. This also includes individuals for whom the employee is current legal guardian.
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